title: Absence of proper training in symphysiotomies resulted in this operation being underused, performed when contraindicated and possibly in a specific kind of urinary fistula.
authors.forename: Douwe A A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Verkuyl
authors.forename: Hege Langli
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Ersdal
authors.forename: Thomas J I P
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Raassen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D015023:Democratic Republic of the Congo; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013567:Symphysiotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000193:education*; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000293:injuries*; D001747:Urinary Bladder Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult